From my over three decades of experience handling electronics, mobiles and appliances and studying current trends, I believe two key technologies are likely to shape the future of home appliances more and more – a) Combination of AI and IOT, and b) Brushless Direct Current Motors (BLDC)

India. The Lavale campus of Symbiosis straddles across a massive 400 acres of land from the base of the hill to the hilltop. The Institution is creating great leaders, building bonds with global alumni and has bigger ambitions for the future, while constantly upgrading and upskilling its own teaching faculty.

For the sake of our planet and its sustainability, technology and its creators owe it to themselves and to each of us. The technology cycle, if disruptive and successful in the area of sustainability, may never see a decline. India and the UAE could be potential co-creators in this success.

Brick-and-mortar may go through its lows like any other business. But in our part of the world, its here to stay. Landlords and retailers would need to be cautious to ensure that greed does not become the key reason for the format to lose out.